Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School vs St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 595 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
366 students
St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
| Measure | Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School Walsall, West Midlands | St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #936 of 1,690 | #374 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9231 of 15,697 | #4036 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 366 | 235 |
| Pupils on roll | 366 | 235 |
| Free school meals | 51.6% | 15.1% |
| Capacity filled | 101.7% | 111.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Walsall | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bluecoatfederation.co.uk | www.st-marymount.walsall.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.3 vs 44.2).
- •St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 70%).
- •St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 4%).
- •Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 235.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School better than St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School ranks higher (69.3 vs 44.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School and St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School?
About 595 m in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School: 366. St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School: 235. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School and St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School is 936th of 1,690 and St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School is 374th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).